New Electronic Message Center (EMC) for Red Lake Hospital
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Bemidji Area IHS, is soliciting proposals for a new Electronic Message Center (EMC) for the Red Lake Hospital in Redlake, MN. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The new EMC will replace an outdated system to inform the community about hospital operations and important information. Proposals are due March 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The project requires the removal of the existing monochrome message center and the furnishing and installation of a new Watchfire Electronic Message Center. Key specifications for the new EMC include:
- Dimensions: 41"x7'3" 10mm double-faced, Color Watchfire.
- Matrix size: 90x210 (18,900 pixels per face).
- Viewing area: 3'x7'.
- Color: LED RGB 18 quadrillion, with video playback up to 30FPS.
- Brightness: 10,000 NITS (daytime), 750 NITS (nighttime).
- Power: 120 volt, 40 amp circuits; estimated 16.2 Kwhrs daily.
- Display capability: 11 lines, 42 characters at 3" copy type.
- Deliverables also include a 5-year parts and labor warranty, necessary permits, software package, phone training, webinar, temp sensor, and broadband communication for the life of the sign.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but includes a 5-year option to extend and a 5-year warranty.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%).
- NAICS Code: 541850 – Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (Size Standard: $34.5 Million).
- Proposal Due: March 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST (1400 CT).
- Published Date: March 20, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically. Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided document. Payment will be made 15 days after receipt of services or a proper invoice, in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Winona Kitto (winona.kitto@ihs.gov). Secondary Contact: Jennifer Richardson (jennifer.richardson@ihs.gov). All contract administration matters will be handled by these contacts.